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🌎  Faroe Islands 🇫🇴

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📍  Sandoy

✈️  Vágar Airport (FAE)

🚗  74.0 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 23 minutes

Sandoy, now highly accessible via the new Sandoyartunnilin subsea tunnel, offers a distinctively gentler Faroese landscape, renowned for its sandy beaches. The island is ideal for solo exploration by rental car, providing ultimate flexibility, though guided tours focusing on hiking, birdwatching, or cultural insights are also available. While reachable year-round, the mildest weather and longest daylight for outdoor activities are found during the summer months (June-August), though winter visits are feasible for those prepared for colder, wetter conditions. Costs for accommodation, transport, and dining are generally high, reflecting the overall expense of the Faroe Islands. A typical visit can range from a comprehensive day trip from Tórshavn to a more leisurely 1-2 days to fully absorb its charming villages, scenic viewpoints, and the prominent Sandsvágur lake.